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Robert "Digger" Herron
<p>Robert “Digger” Herron 83, of Roseville died July 31, 2020 at his home. He was born February 9, 1937 in Macomb the son of Noel Donovan and Vivian Louise Nessel Herron. He married Annita Kay Solomon Aug 8, 1959 at the Roseville Baptist Church. </p> <p> </p> <p>He is survived by his wife Kay of Roseville. His children Debora (Russ) Thomson of Charleston SC, Kendall (Lana) Herron of Colchester IL, Bradley W. (Missy) Herron of Colchester Il, Stanley K. (Becky) Herron of Monmouth, Il, Dana Jo (Jeff) Svob of Alexis, Il. His grandchildren Casey (Tim) Wilcox, Joe (Lindsey) Thomson, Austin, Cole and Clay Herron, Stanton and Gauge Herron, Brad Mclaughlin, Brittany (Brandon) Teel, Blake (Olivia) Giddings, Stewart Svob. Great Grandchildren Hunter, Tristan, Cody, Anabelle, Kenleigh, Andrea, Tylor, Kaylee, Emily, Austyn and a bun in the oven. One sister Sue Tracy of Galesburg.</p> <p> </p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, one sister</p> <p> </p> <p>When he was first married Bob was an over the road truck driver. Then Bob started digging graves and continued for 42 years. He dug in over 40 cemeteries. He also had a Tree Spade Business. He later owned a semi that went over the road. Bob retired in 2016. He and Kay enjoyed the time on the Harley traveling all over the United States and Canada. </p> <p> </p> <p>Graveside Service will be August 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery Roseville, Il. Friends may call Tuesday at the Wise Family Funeral Home in Roseville. Memorials may be made to the Robert Herron Memorial Fund. Family Requests Casual Attire. Online condolences may be made at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com . Wise Family Funeral Home in Roseville is in charge of arrangements.</p>February 9, 1937 - July 31, 202002/09/193707/31/2020
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Roger Walker
August 5, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, so sorry for your loss.
Roger & Susan Walker
Roger & Susan Walker
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Love Jeffrey, Sandy,Micah ,MaCayla, Meisha, Jason, Rory and Jason II
August 4, 2020
Remember that we love and care about you. Sending love, hugs and prayers.
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Jim, Nora, Eric, Allison and Payton
August 4, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Big hugs to everyone.
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August 3, 2020
With deepest sympathy from your Mac Tools Family.
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Todd & Dawn Giddings
August 3, 2020
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Kenny Phelps
August 2, 2020
I can remember several of those "Harley" trips and so glad I had the chance to have Digger covering my back. Wouldn't take all the money in the world for the memories.
A great friend to have and a great friend to lose
Kenny & Vivian Phelps
A great friend to have and a great friend to lose
Kenny & Vivian Phelps
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John and Janet Bradshaw
August 2, 2020
Sorry to hear about Digger. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mark & Karen Hudson
August 2, 2020
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Wanda Shannon
August 1, 2020
Kay and all of your family, I was saddened to hear about Digger. My heart goes out to each of you and I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that I am keeping you close in thought and prayer. I treasure the memories and my history with your family.
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